Monks, Sam, Rifleman, 4606, 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
Previously served with 6th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
Disembarked for service 20th July 1915
Born Glossop, Derbyshire
Enlisted Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare
Resided Glossop
Killed in action 24th March 1918 aged 20
Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial

1911 Census
A cotton piecer
Son of Samuel, a paper manufacturer's labourer, and Mary Ann Monks, of 84, Charlestown Road, Glossop, Derbyshire

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